If you have been suffering from a toothache that won’t go away, extreme sensitivity to hot and cold foods, or tooth trauma, it is important to seek help right away. Start with your dentist. He or she will most likely take x-rays and diagnose the issue. If there is damage to the tooth root, your [...]
If you’ve never been referred to a specialist for root canal treatment, you may not know the term “endodontics.” To help better understand this dental specialty, here are a few interesting facts: Endodontics is taken from the Greek terms meaning “inner tooth.” Endo is a prefix meaning “inner,” and odont is the root word “tooth.” [...]
Primary teeth are an important part of the growth and development of your child’s permanent teeth. That is one reason our Louisville endodontist may recommend root canal therapy rather than the extraction of a decayed primary tooth. While the idea of a root canal for a child might seem disturbing to parents, it is a [...]
Evolving technology provides better prognosis for endodontic treatment. Imaging Endodontists have used x-rays to capture images of the root system. However, there are a number of limitations when using x-rays. Foremost, x-rays are two-dimensional images trying to capture the three-dimensional root system. This can lead to inaccurate images and diagnoses. This led to the development [...]
In recent years, 3D digital imaging has become an important technology for helping endodontists assess their patients. 3D images allow an endodontist to see the exact positions of teeth relative to one another, as well as other vital structures like the jaw bone and nerves. It provides a faster, more complete image of the mouth, [...]
One of the key parts of a successful root canal treatment is irrigation. The irrigation process allows endodontists to eliminate bacteria and clean parts of the root system that their other instruments can’t reach. This ensures that the root canal is a success and that your tooth is on the path to recovery. Understanding Irrigation [...]
Root canal treatments are used to alleviate dental discomfort and save and restore teeth that have been compromised by infection or decay. The general treatment process has not changed much over time, but advancements with technology and modern medicine have made the root canal treatment process much more comfortable than ever before. Unfortunately, the stigmas [...]
If you’ve been told that you need a root canal, you may feel tempted to postpone the treatment, especially if your tooth isn’t hurting. The truth is, putting off root canal therapy could cause a simple situation to evolve into one that’s more complicated and costly to repair. Here are four important reasons why you [...]
Broken or infected teeth are painful. Our expert team can save problematic teeth with root canal therapy, but that is not always an option. When a tooth can't be saved, dental implants can be a great alternative. How Long Do Dental Implants Last? There are multiple factors that can impact the success of implants [...]
Nobody cheers when they hear they need a root canal, but it doesn’t have to be a negative experience. Our endodontists are here for you every step of the way - from diagnosis to treatment to aftercare. Endodontists are Highly Educated and Specialized All endodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are endodontists. Endodontists [...]
